MOT Status
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111,901 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Central Front Inner Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board Silencer leak (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre out of round cracked split Nail outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Disc dust shields rotting away (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Disc dust shields rotting away (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Central Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin Center exhaust joint leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Bumper insecure Bumper spoiler insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Inner bush excess movement under load (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Disc dust shields rotting away (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Disc dust shields rotting away (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front wing arch rusty
Offside Front wing arch rusty
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.3 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front wing arch rusty
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front wing arch rusty
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine oil level low
N/S/F + O/S/F Wheel arches corroded
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central exhaust support bracket broken
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated, but not seriously affecting output. May benefit from a good polish!
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tyres getting low
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tyres getting low
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
offside and nearside rear tyres badly cracked and perished
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Headlamps slightly discoloured
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside rear tyre cracked and perished
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
undersheilds of vehicle insecure
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
undersheilds of vehicle insecure
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both front tyres worn on outer edge
rear beam bushes worn
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both front tyres worn on outer edge
Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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FE51 JGX is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 2001 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 99,879 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE51 JGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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FE51 JGX is a 2001 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 October 2001.
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